November 21, 2007
Photo -shooot-in
A local model, Melissa (aka Red) organized a shoot-in at her place last night. Originally there were to be 4 photographers and 5 models. We ended up with 2 photographers (including yours truly) and 5 models. Actually 2 models didn't show but we had a couple of subs. I went in with the hopes that there would be a model willing to do implied nudity for an artistic shot that I have been wanting to do for quite some time.
A little background. I play the guitar and love stringed instruments. Legend has it that the guitar was created by a lonely Spanish fisherman who lost his wife and missed her. So he created the guitar so that he could be reminded of her while playing the blues I guess. ;-) Anyway - thus the shape. The title of this photo I had already determined would be "The Player" - intended as a visual play on the shape of a woman's body and a double entendre on the way some men treat women. Not being the type of guy who frequents adult stores I made the prop myself out of a leather belt kit and lots of chain (which was a bugger to find!).
I hope you enjoy this photo - comments welcome. Model credits: Jeremy Ware and Morgan Clayton.
Photo shoot | By JonSmith | 8:55 AM
Comments
What kind of lighting should be used to shoot a dark and fatty boy of 24 years..
Posted by: Saurabh at June 21, 2008 6:14 AM
Dark skinned people need highlights to show their facial structure so reflected light is important. To make them appear thinner use what is called "short lighting". Google it and you'll find numerous tutorials and explanations on the web. Posing is an important part - you want to present them in profile and stretch the neck to avoid double chins and such. Use a higher camera angle as it makes things farther away look smaller. Hope this helps get you started!
Posted by: Jon at June 21, 2008 9:08 AM